Install:
This does take a patient hand. The removal of my shift knob was not the easiest. Mine was the pull up style and it gave one hell of a fight. Once off the install of the Boot was straight forward. See pics. BFI has invented a dual barrel mechanism that replaces the button on the front of the DSG knob. Installing this will take several adjustments to find the sweet spot. It will need to slide up and back down without resistance. There are four hex screws that, once in the right location, will work perfect. As you can see in the one pic, the first couple tries the shifter would not sit flush with the collar of the DSG. Got that fixed. Once installed you just lift up to disengage the shifter and select the mode.

Driving:
I love this! You touch two things in a car while driving, the steering wheel and shifter. When you upgrade the shifter it takes the tactile driving experience to a higher level. I would never use the oem shifter to up/down shift because it felt like crap. This totally changes that, and it really is R8 quality.

It really is not the easiest install and it took me a good few trys to get the adjustment of the set screws right - too tight and it wouldn't slide at all, too loose and it can pop right off the shifter or have tons of rotational 'give'. Mine still has just a little bit or rotation from side to side :/ other thing is when you put it into drive and drop the ball it doesn't go all the way down unless you press it down with just a touch. Not a big deal just kinda lame. otherwise totally great... love mine.

It really is not the easiest install and it took me a good few trys to get the adjustment of the set screws right - too tight and it wouldn't slide at all, too loose and it can pop right off the shifter or have tons of rotational 'give'. Mine still has just a little bit or rotation from side to side :/ other thing is when you put it into drive and drop the ball it doesn't go all the way down unless you press it down with just a touch. Not a big deal just kinda lame. otherwise totally great... love mine.

So did you just add the manual shift boot? And did you leave the indicator unplugged? Did it throw any codes?

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GoodTimesIndeed

10-09-2017 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenger8692
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So did you just add the manual shift boot? And did you leave the indicator unplugged? Did it throw any codes?

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Yes. Purchased a separate manual trans base and boot and just swapped over the DSG shift knob (this was before I purchased the BFI knob). And yes, the indicator is just wire tied and tucked away. No codes.

Avenger8692

10-09-2017 05:01 PM

I really like the look of it! I think Iím going to do the same thing

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whitewolf33

10-09-2017 06:56 PM

I've had my eye on this exact shift knob for a few months now. Nice write up. Hoping maybe there's a black Friday sale or something in the coming weeks...

FriggenT

10-11-2017 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GoodTimesIndeed
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Mine has this same little bit of rotation too. Oh well, still looks and functions good.

So, 260.00 for knob and boot and it doesn't fit perfectly? That seems like total BS to me.

WalkerT

10-12-2017 10:47 AM

It is all in the fine adjustments. I was about to hold the bottom and tighten the knob to get it spot on. The oem rattling plastic crap was driving me crazy. So this is a huge step up.

GoodTimesIndeed

10-12-2017 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FriggenT
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So, 260.00 for knob and boot and it doesn't fit perfectly? That seems like total BS to me.

Well, $260 is just for the knob, no boot.

I still think it fits great and looks/functions well too.

As mentioned above its all about the adjustments. If you over-tighten the 4 set screws then the knob doesn't move up and down properly (won't disengage from park) or drop back down once released. Too loose and the knob pulls off. So they need to be just right.

I think some of the rotation that I'm referring to comes from the plastic shaft that the shift knob connects to. The part that links the knob to the transmission gear release. Its not a big deal at all, but its there.